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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Small Boy Reporter.
From the Laddonia Herald,

Paw says TN not destined for
wood sawyer, that my eyes magnify
the wood so much that I get discorr-
aged looking at the great bulk. He
thinks would succeed better as O
lawyer, as that occupation requires
in most all statements, whether true
or false, to be magnifed. 1 asked
him if / was such a magnifyer how
would do for a boomer; he said he
thought I'd better study the trade Of
a lawyer, as boomers were generally
short-lived, and besides, when / got
to be a man boomers might not be
fashionable. He said Bob White
was in the zenith Of a boomer, but he
feared Bob's life would be short il he
didn't come down from that height
and live here on earth. Nav spoke
up in a gleeful tone-Maw makes
strange speeches sometimes - and
said: ''Mr. White will have to come
up out OF that gas well before he can
come down" Paw looked at her a.
little cross and said, "Mary Jane,
you may think that is smart To catch
up your husband in that style, but
what l want TO impress on Jacobs
mind is, that great boomers die
young, and / don't want him to fol-
low that trade" Nav said she
didn't want me to be boomer eth
er, but she thought there were men
living in Laddonia that would live to
be nigh on to $50 years old, as they
had no inclination whatever to be
boomers.
Paw says most all the people in
Kansas are boomers by trade, and he
thinks they will be short-lived peo-
pie; he thinks Prof. Norris is look
ing paler than he did when he first
came here from Kansas; but Nav
thinks it is not because he's O hooin-
or, but that he is affected with love
fever which she fears will be serious
if he can't Blem-ish the cause. Paw
told Nav she thought she was awful
cute.
So it is settled that I'm TO be O
lawyer, and Paw says i must prac-
tlce working up cases now, I'll be a
good hand at the job. Paw says IL
| succeed as a lawyer that mustn't
join many societies, and no clubs
not even the pony club''-he hates
"pony clubs.'
I'll tell you Of my success when
write again.
JACOB SMITH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
BORING FOR OIL.
The Derrick and the Rest Of the Rig
on Flat Rock COmpleted-How
1t Looks.

The first thing a stranger sees
when coming into the Union Depot
in this city, from any direction, is an
imposing structure, 80 feet in height,
over twenty feet square at the bot
tom tapering of almost TO point.
Around the base of the structure are
coils of rope, piles Of iron.and other ap-
pllances used il boring deep holes, for
gas, oil or coal The location selected
by the Mining company to sink the
well is an admirable one. Water is
supplied the boiler from the works O.
the Salamder Fire Brick company,
two hundred feet west Of Flat Rock
the scene Of operations. Perfect
drainage is secured by means of a
natural branch running near the bor-
ing plant.
All of the machinery used in sink
ing this hole is run by an 18-horse
power Ajax engine. to which steam is
supplied from a 25-horse power
boiler. The power at the drill is
gained directly from an immense
wheel ten and half feet in diamater
which is connected by beltlng to the
engine. The cable rope used in
drilling, not to speak of the innumer-
able ropes in use for other purposes,
weighs 2,546 pounds. and was sent
here directly from the factory in
Philadelphia. 4 fully equipped tool
dressing shop is erected on the
ground, managed by Mr.. Miller, OF
Pennsylvania, who has superintended
all the preliminary operations. This
shop is an absolute necessity, AS drills
often need attention-too often. in
fact, to 90 to shop at distance for
repair. The complete rig-derrick,
belt house, engine house, boiler shed
and walking beam has been put up in
a week by Messrs Davis and Alt, rig
builders, of Washington, Pa, assist
ed by a corps of Mexico carpenters.
In wells of the depth this one is to
be made, work is continued without
stop, except on Sunday, night OIL
day, requiring two men at the drill
all the time, not including the tool
dresser. Crowds visit the ground
every day, and are we'll repaid for
their trouble, more especially he who
has never seen the workings in the
oil regions of the limited States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Rails In Trouble Again.

K. b. Rails, who, il will be remem-
bered, got into trouble here year
ago and was arrested but subsequent
ly acquitted, after remaining in jail
here for some time, has again fallen
from grace. This time he 10 in FOR
forgery, in Randolph county, com.
ulitted about two years ago. AT bis
preliminary trial he admitted having
disposed of q certain check with the
signature of E. H. Rails attached,
but claimed that that gentleman bad
signed it. Bob Rails, as he is farnil.
ifrly known, comes Of good family,
being q son Of Col. John Rails, oi
Rails county. IL is TO be hoped thai
he may prove his innocence Of the
charge against him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
THE Hardin Col]ece p;rls dras-ad

The Hardin College girls. dressed
in gray, were out last week to hear
the lecture on "The Boys in Gray. ="
The girls like to hear lectures on the
''boys" and were delighted last night,
although several Of the hoys spoken
OF are now gray sure enough, and
minus leg or an arm. Nothing
so touches the Southern girl as men,
ories OF the war, aud narrations of
the achievements and SORROWS of
their fathers, some of whom never
returned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

EVERY cloud surely has silver
lining. At least lesson should be
learned from such sad affairs as is
through duty--to-dsy chronicled in
the LfDGER. One family, if not more,
is broken up and the fireside blighted.
We tlust that this is the last time We
will be forced to publish such an item
of news
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Senator BalPs Bill.


The railroad bill introduced by
Senator Ball Yesterday prohibits dis
crimination between persons and
places, and contains provisions on
the long and short haul, prevents
pooling and fixes II reasonable maxi
mum schedule of freight rates, and
makes it penalty for railway CON-
pany to violate any of the provisions
of the bill. A violation can he pun
ished by fine or the railroad commits
sions Can, by Junction, compel them
to cease transacting business until
a settlement is made The railroad
commissioners are given full power
and authority to investigate all com
plants and award damages. and to
regulate freights in conformity to the
schedule Of rates. The rates fixed
by the hill arc based upon those fix
ed by the joint western POOL. The
bill follows the interest," commerce
law as nearly as can be. senator
Ball prepared the hill after CONFER
ence with Mr.. Ripley, of the c. B.
& @. railway, and other practical
railway men, and he invites and de-
sires the closest scrutiny and investi-
CATION Of hia measure. The rates
! fixed by the bill are lower than those
Of Illinois and almost as low as those
fixed by the Iowa law
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

GEORGE kABRICH has just travelled
all over Audrain county buying 25,-
900 pounds of wool. Last week he
visited several of the best cour.,ies
in Kansas. He says he never saw
such n fine prospect for crops of all
kinds in this county and that an ex-
traordinary acreage has been planted.
He thinks a man a fool who leaves
Audrain for Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The local elections in Indiana
show handsome Democratic gains
everywhere. Many important towns
that have always been Republican
are now Democratic. Lafayette and
Shelbyville have elected Democratic
Mayors for the first time.
The contest in this csnyass has
turned entirely upon the struggle be.
tween the two parties in the recent
session of the Legislature. It was 8
very animated struggle, and the de-
cislon of the people, as expressed .,
the polls, is that the Democrats were
right
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Although quite muddy Thursday
the sale of lots in Bassford's
addition proved quite a success,
everybody on the ground bidding
with spirit that indicated an abund,
ance of faith in Mexico real estate.
The terms of the sale were very liber-
al-one-third down and balance in l
and 2 years.
Lot /, A, Nj. Harrison, s95.
Lot 2, B. +. Dobyns, $50. -
Lot 3, Joe Barth, SIS.
Lot 4, Joe Barth, $50.
Lot 5, Price Guthrie, $40.
Lot 6, Price Guthrie, $65.
Lot Z, B. F. Dohyns, $40.
Lot 8, B. F. Dohyns, SOS.
Lot No. 16 A. Nj. Harrison, S105.
Lot No. Is W. F. Reed, S75.
Lot No. IA Clay Shepherd, S5S. so.
Lot No. 13 Clay Shepherd, s58.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Mrs. Lucy Love Doweli.

Mrs. James Dowell, of the north.
ern part of this county died May 2,
notice of which was given in this pa
per at the time. The following,
written by w. B. Craig, from the
Paris Mercury, will be of interest to
the many relatives and friends of
deceased:
Departed this life on the morning
of May 2nd. 1887, at the residence
of her son-in-law, James Browning,
Mrs. Lucy Love Dewell, in the S0th
year Of her age. She was born in
Fawquier county, Va, Nov. II, 1907,
her maiden name was Morehead,
daughter of Geo. Morehead !; married
to James Dowell, March, 1924, NOV
ed Missouri in 1888 and settled In
Rails county, removed from thence
to Monroe county, in the spring OF
1889. She was converted at an early
day, and joined the Baptist church in
Virginia, baptized by Elder o sleshy.
She was one of the constituent mem.
hers Of Long Branch church; the
mother of Ia children, nine of whom
survive her, five SONS and four daugh-
ters, 61 grandchildren. In 1862 she
was left widow. She male the
Bible her daily companion, always
had q word of cheer and comfort fol-
the despondent and distressed, ready
| also to contribute to the wants oi
the needy, taking great p!eaaure in
the support of the Gospel. She was
q lady of strong faith. great fortitude
and indeed was consecrated to God.
May her children, neighbors and
friends follow her worthy example
and die as she did, hoping in Christ.
"The battles fought, the victory's
won the has gone to bathe in ar
ocean of purity, benevolence and
happiness to all eternity
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THE selection Of Frank Jesse tc
deliver the medals at the closing
exercises of the public school is
peculiarly appropriate. Frank was Q
member of the first class that gradu.
ated in the Mexico High School, and
is one of the brightest young men in
this part of the State. He will re.
fleet credit on his alma mater and dc
Justice to the occasion
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The REPORT studiously circulated
that Hardin College is sectarian, is
without foundation. Its directors
are from every denomination, and
the college is run Ivy broad men of
liberal views, and ip such way as
to worthy the patronage of all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Look Ont for fhe Frost.

HEoh she "ehSfS"" Sits 'H'oaae'
1t is generally conceded thst sew
eral men are planning to capture
Senator Vests seat in the United
States Senate. As it is nearly four
years before q senator will be elected,
such enterprise has decidedly pre-
vious appearance. There is nothing
wrong in any man aspiring for so
honorable position, but early vegeta-
bles do not always escape the frost,
and for this reason no harm can re-
suit from restraint of such little
booms for at least two years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Can't Make ANYTHING Lake II.

/ have been prac,icing medicine fol-
twenty years, and have never beer
able to put up a vegetable compound
that would, like Simmons Liver Reg.
ulator, promptly and effectively move
the liver to action and at the same
time aid Gnstead Of weakenipg) the
digestive and assimilative powers oi
the system.
No other remedy within my knowl
edge can gil its place.
L. NJ. HINTON, NJ d..
Washington, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The removal of Prof. Sanborn, Of
n. H., after being pronounced In
durable by score ofpbysicians, from
Los Vegas, N. H., TO his home, was
effected by administering DIR. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic, which has restored
him TO his former good health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Mrs WIENER.

Probably the tiist carrier pigeons
ever brought to lhis part of the stste.
arrived in this city last week.
The birds are registered homing pig
cons of the best vsriety and in color
are dark mottled. They are very
much like the ordinary pigeon,
though when matured are a much
lighter and more active bird. Geo
Kunkle, at w. o. Morris, is the
owner of the birds, and proposes tc
confidence experimenting with them
at once. They are but 26 days old
and Just from Newark, N. j., the
great homing pigeon centre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

AS YET, no steps have been taken
toward entertaining the cx-Confeder-
ate soldiers, who are 10 meet here in
September. This aud the Trades
Procession must be looked after
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The same petty political bosses
who attempted to get up feeling
against Cockrell in this county aud
so signally failed are now at work
trying to emhi,ter the people against
Vest by lying about ana misrepre-
senting him. AS III the case of
Cockreil. they will make him that
much the stronger with the people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

1t has been suggested to the
LEDGER that the Mexico Light, Hea,
and Power Company put an arc
lamp on top Of the Oil well derrick
to ascertain whether or not tower
system of lighting is more desirsbie
than the one in use here, of having
the light at the intersection of streets
Then, too, the light would be a great
advertisement, for it would make the
workings around the well visible
from all trains coming into or going
out Of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
A IsealliI.


FROM tne hoCuepoft tVuihefctAs
Bob Whites boom, OF Mexico, is
at last reality, and Bob Is the big
gest man that hustles around in that
city. The ladies even tip their hats
whom they pass him. Bob Is worth
more 10 Mexico than fifty old "moss-
backs" with wagon, load OF gold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Enterprise and Vim.


OHutEdlId
Bob White, the Irrepressible editor
of the Mexico LEDGER, and hustler
from away back was in the city on
Monday last and gave us call. The
LEDGER has many friends in this Sec
ton, and for enterprise and vim takes
the lead in advancing the interests Of
Mexico and Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

JOE JOHNSTON, one of the best jour
nalists id the state, has bought the
Register-Lerer and consolidated it
with his Democrat. The new paper
viii lie one of the very best iii the
state
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THE earth is said to be approach
ing the sun at the rate of nine feet a
century. At this rate they will get
together about the time Sedalia be.
comes the Capital of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Ayers Hair yigor restores the
original color, by its stimulating ac-
ton at the roots, produces vigor-
ous growth, and gives the hair that
beautiful lustre which results only
from . strong, healthy condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THERE is gentleman in Mexico
who has no legs and moves sround
only by aid Of his hands He always
wears smile and never complains of
his lot in this world of trial and
troubles. Chronic grumblers should
learn lesson from this man and
hide their faces with shame
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The lecture by R. E. Lees chap
lain, Rev. j. w. Jones, on the "Beys
IN Gray" at Opera House last week
WAS attended by a most appreciative
audience. Jones is q fine locking
gentleman, and talks with earnestness
of things he saw and experienced.
For two hours he held his audience
spelI-bound with thrilling incidents
and impressive eulogies. The lee
turer was fully imbued with the
ideas III 1t the war was over, except
among those who never fought, only
with their mouth, on either side, and
| that those who fought on either side
and are worthy should receive the
lions share of political and all other
kinds of preferment. Nothing was
said that could offend or stir up any
of the old animosities. The noble
! soldier of the Rank and File got bis
jus, deserts, as did those who stayed
at home and are now doing their
| fighting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

A leading real estate agent and
private banker, Mr.. Ira Brown, Chi
'cago, Ill, writes: II feel It my duty
to cay Of st. Jacobs Oil that I lay on
my back three months with rheuma-
tism. / tried it, was cured, and have
never been troubled since" Perman-
ont cura
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Sultan has tired 10 improve
the Turkish arms ny having the ladies
of the Seraglio vaccinateu.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
DQncan-KeISO.

In giving an account OF the Dun
can-Kelso wedding last week lin the
list of presents the name of w. l..
Parker, should have been w. T.
Barker, brother Of brides mother,
Baltimore, Nd.
The bride and groom we're attend
ed by Roy Steward and Miss Lucy
b. Douglas, Ernest Conger aud Miss
Hattie Whaley. The bride was at.
tired in beautiful costume of cream
nuns yelling richly trimmed in satin
and lace, finished with bows OF rib.
bon, V-shaped corsage filed in with
tulle, flowers for ornaments.
Miss Lucy Douglas wore a white
albatross, trimmed in oriental lace
and ribbons.
Miss Whaley wore q white NULL
trimmed in lace and ribbon.
Music by Mrs. Hands.
Immediately after the ceremony
reception was given, which was large
" attended by the friends Of the
bride and groom, and highly enjoyed
by sll present. The guests separated
at II O'Clock, having enjoyed mos'
delightful evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THE only way to abolish poverty is
0 dig for yourself, or to get some
one to dig for you whose work is
worth more than his wages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Mr.. T. J. Murphy, 6l Deoavoice
Place, Brooklyn, N. Y, says; II was
afflicted with sciatic rheumatism and
found st. Jacobs Oil very elilcacious. :"
Sold by druggists and dealers every
where.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

DR.. Luiz, of St Louis, who married
Miss May Silver, OF this city, was
elected president of the Missouri
State Medical Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

LAKENAN & Barnes will put thelr
addition on the market at once, They
have some dandy lots.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

A ST. LOUIS gentleman will be in
Mexico this week to buy a large
block of property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Senator Rail,


The shaking up given the little
Senator from Pike county by his con-
stituents, seems to have done him
unad
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

RUMoR says that our Prosecu ting
Attorney hiss rented a residence and
is to be married shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THE horse interests OF this county
are improving all the time. See the
article about the Morgan horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The funeral of Mrs. L. L. Gray,
of Benton city, who died there Thus
day morning OF pneumonia, oc-
cured in this city at 1850 O'Clock Fri
day. There was q good attendance,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

EVERY man who bought q lot at
Bassford's sale will make money on
II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The crops in Audrain this season
promise to surpass any ever raised
anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The way Bassford's lets sold show
that Mexico is booming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Geo. Robertson has sold his fine
saddle mare TO a gentleman in Iowa
for $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19


Morgan. Red Wilkes, one Of her
best sons, has an extra strain OF Nor
gan blood in him, and the horse who,
in his time, vas called king Of tret-
ters, (Glosters 2:17) with 2-dam
Morgan the 2nd dam Of Moody 2:1s
and fraction a Morgan, campaigner
Hopeful 2:14a, Charley Ford 2:164,
and Ethan Allen, 2:15 to pole, and
the End dam Jenne Eddy claimed a
Morgan, is it not a pretty sure bot
tom for campaigner to stand on !?
Below we will give a list taken from
Dunton's Turf Manual of horses that
have Morgan blood 10 them not fur
ther back than their 2nd dam:
Adair, 2:19.
Adelaide, 2:18.-
Belle Brassfeld, 2:2O.
Belle T. 2:20.
Butterfly, 2:19a
Connors, 2:19a.
Capt. Emmons, 2:19a.
Charley Ford. 2:l6a.
Cleminstine, Morgan and thorough
bred, 2:2l.
Cornee, sire and dam Morgan,
1:194.
Early Rose, Morgan thoroughbred,
2:2O IL.
|. Edward, 2:19.
Ethan Alien, sure to pole, 2:l5.
Flutz Gold Dust. 1920.
Forrest Patchen, 2:19 l-2.
Frank, 2:20.
Frank, PIG 1-2.
Fred Douglass, 2:204.
George ", Morgan and thorough
bred, 2:2O.
George Wilkes, 2:22.'
Gloster, 2:17.
H. B. Wiuship, 2:2O4.
Henry, 2:2O4.
Honest Allen, inbred Morgan,
2:l74.
Hopeful, 2::14f.
Independence, 2:21.
Iron Age, 2:l94.
j. B. Thomas, 2:1S4.
John H., 2:2O.
Kate Sprague, 2:1S.
| Keen Jim, 2:194
Kentucky Wilkes, double Morgan,
2:2l4.
Kitty Bates, 2:19.
Lady Maud, sire Morgan, 2:1S IA.
Lady Pritchard, sire and dam Nor
gan, 2:21.
Lucille, Gold Dust and Morgan,
1:16 IA.
Maggie &. Middleton, 2:2O IA.
Mambrino Sparkle, 2:19.
Maud Messenger, 3rd dam Nor
gan, PIG.
| Magormann, Morgan sire, 2:20 l-2.
! Moody, 2:1S.
! Onward, 2:20 IA.
| Overman, 2:19 IA.
; Phil. Thompson, inbred Morgan.
: Protine, 2:lS.
Rarus, 2:18.
| Red Cross, Morgan dam, 2:21.
Rolla Gold Dust, Morgan sire, 2:21.
Sister. 2:21 1-2.
Small Hopes, Morgan dam, 2:23.
! So So, 2:17 IA.
Stephen g., 2:20.
And that ghost of the turf, Small
Hopes, by many claimed could trot
in 2:10, also q Morgan through the
dam. Surely these are records not
easily beaten, and as campaigners
some of them had no equals.
Clark & Potts, of this place own
Marshal! T, the highest bred and
fastest Morgan stallion we know OF
| in the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Mining Co. In ready to give
you your stock. Call At once and
psy for the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

IT is cold day when the Triple
Alliance is not complained of. Those
who fool with it deserve no sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

= The sale was a success in every
particular. Carriages were furnished
from the business portion of the city
to the grounds. James t. Johnson
and b. I. Rodmsn were auctioneers,
and the crowd was good natured
one. The next addition to be plat.
ted will be by Lakenan & Barnes, 40
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
The hoom is just beginning.

REAL ESTATE in Mexico sells like
hot cakes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-23
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-SUNDAY JANUARY % 1887

passion starting back in Willie Astor's
great grandfather, who came 30 tins
country, prattily enough, bringing out
n cargo of musical instruments. That
was the first business Of orr first Astor.
His son, William j. Aston, was very
highly-educated by his father, aud per,
haps no person in the United States had
q more THOROUGH knowledge OF learned
things and more perfected tastes than
Willie 8slor's grandfather
"In addition to what l have said,
said Mr.. Thompson, "Willie Aston IL
one Of the best amateur boxers in this
country. He took lessons here, and
when he went abroad measured himself
with some of the heaviest amateurs in
England. You must add 10 this that he
has been n politician, and went to the
State LEGISLATURE and took his wife,
and they were Just rs well thought ot
as if they had been poor, plain people,
and were no moro affected. He has
been the Foreign Minister of this conn
try at Rome, and maintained himself
with thorough self-respect. Father has
always called him Bill, desiring to push
him into the general pl'in life OF his
country. Last, said 3ll Thompson,
"N lille Astor IS la~yc~. He does
not practice law, though be has main,
TONED one case in court. Hr studied
law Just sufficiently to understand the
real estate law applying to his property,
so that he can administer the magnifi-
cent real estate left in his charge"